Learn

Even with the right tools, it's not obvious how to reach a robust audience for a topic. In this section, we share what we've learned during Project Argo, and what we recommend to anyone taking on a topical blogging project.

Philosophy

Learn about the principles that guided our approach to Argo and how they evolved over the life of the project. More from the Argo blog.

Our approach to extending WordPress, from how we evaluate plugins to how we alter and implement them.

Using social media

Mastering the online conversation around a topic is a key part of building an audience for it. Here you'll find some guides to getting your feet wet on Facebook, Twitter and other digital communities. More from the Argo blog.

Connecting your work with those who might value it requires skill and dedication. Here are some tips.

Blogging basics

The day-to-day practice of blogging is filled with details such as writing headlines, sourcing images, and responding to comments. We offer some guidance on how to get the little things right. More from the Argo blog.

The use of images and a strong design sensibility can really set a site apart. This series of posts walks through best practices on producing a beautiful site.

Strategy and planning

How do you define success? How can you plan to deliver it? From choosing a topic to planning your content to assessing your progress, we've got lots of material that might help. More from the Argo blog.